The fitness industry is experiencing a technological boom. According to ABC Fitness's Summer 2025 report, based on data from 40 million users and 30,000 gyms worldwide, AI is no longer just a trendy buzzword - it's a reality that's changing how millions of people approach their workouts.
Numbers That Impress
Summer 2025 showed unexpected growth in gym activity: attendance increased by 15%, and new registrations jumped by 27%. On average, each gym member visits nearly 8 times per month. Behind these numbers lies not just people's motivation, but also the help of artificial intelligence.
Nearly half of active users (49%) use AI fitness tools daily. These include workout tracking apps (61%), algorithm-based nutrition plans (49%), virtual trainers (36%), and even mental health tools (37%).
The Generational Divide: From Enthusiasm to Skepticism
However, behind the overall numbers lies a dramatic difference in how technology is perceived. Gen Z and Millennials practically live in AI apps: 64% of young people and 59% of Millennials already use AI for fitness. Among Boomers, however, this figure drops to just 17%.
Robert Jackson, Vice President of AI at ABC Fitness, explains: "AI is becoming an integral part of the member lifecycle—from the moment someone first walks into a gym to long-term membership. The future belongs to those who use AI not just as a tool, but as the foundation of how they operate and grow."
But the problem is that the older generation doesn't believe in this future yet. Only 12% of Boomers think AI can help achieve fitness goals, compared to 38% of Millennials and 33% of Gen Z.
Trust Under Question
Despite impressive usage statistics, AI in fitness faces serious problems:
Data inaccuracy is users' main headache. 47% regularly encounter errors in AI apps, whether it's incorrect calorie counting or flawed workout recommendations.
Privacy concerns 55% of users. People worry about sharing personal health data with algorithms.
Lack of personalization (35%) and over-reliance on technology (37%) also rank among top concerns. Many users feel that AI still can't replace a live trainer who understands individual characteristics and motivation.
Lack of awareness turned out to be the biggest barrier—38% simply don't know about existing solutions or don't understand how to use them.
For mass adoption of AI in fitness, the industry has significant work ahead in creating more accurate, transparent, and personalized solutions.
KinesteX: The Personalization the Industry Is Missing
The ABC Fitness report clearly highlights the main problems with AI in fitness: lack of accuracy, privacy concerns, and insufficient true personalization. KinesteX addresses exactly these challenges.
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Source: ABC Fitness - Summer 2025 Wellness Watch: AI in Fitness Report
